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Use the following example to help determine approximate
broaching cycle time:

Record The folowing:
Time to load and unload part 2 sec
Time to clamp and unclamp part 1 sec
Ram cutting speed 840 in/min
Ram return speed 1680 in/min
Length of ram stroke 15 in



Calculate the following:
Load + Clamp + Unclamp + Unload 3.0 sec
Cutting Time = (15 in/840 in/min) x 60 sec/min 1.1 sec
Return Time = (15 in/1680 in/min) x 60 sec/min 0.5 sec
Machine Cycle Time= 4.6 sec



Determine parts/hour at 85% Efficency:
(60 min/hr)x(60 sec/min)x(85%efficiency)
Rate= _______________________________ =665.2 PARTS
(4.6 sec/cycle)


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